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Mateo Apolonio becomes youngest player to debut in Argentine football at 14 years old

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Mateo Apolonio of Deportivo Riestra became the youngest player to debut in Argentine football at 14 years old and 29 days.

The 2010 category kid entered the pitch in the 85th minute in Riestra’s 0-1 loss vs. Newell’s at the round of 16 of the Argentina Cup on Thursday and surpassed Sergio Aguero’s record. Kun’s debut with Independiente in 2003, at 15 years and 33 days old, had been the record for over two decades.

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Between Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández and Guido Rodríguez for Copa America

It will be between Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández and Guido Rodríguez for a spot at the Copa America.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni could be picking between the two players. According to Gastón Edul, Scaloni is deciding between Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández and Guido Rodríguez for a spot in the team.

Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández could also be called up for the U23 team. Per the same report, Argentina U23 coach Javier Mascherano finds him fundamental for his team at the Olympics and Equi will only be going to one of the two tournaments.

There have been rumors of Guido Rodríguez missing out on the Copa America. He was part of the 2021 Copa America team which won it.

Argentina staff tell Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández he is under consideration for Copa America

The Argentina national team coaching staff have told Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández that he is under consideration for the Copa America.

Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández could be part of the Argentina national team. According to Germán García Grova, the 21 year old has been informed by the Argentina national team coaching staff that he is being considered for the Copa America in the United States.

There have been rumors that he could be included in the team.

Argentina to play Ecuador and Guatemala in June before Copa America

Argentina will play Ecuador and Guatemala in June before the 2024 Copa America.

The Argentina national team will play two friendly matches in June before the 2024 Copa America, both of them in the United States. Argentina will play against Ecuador on June 9 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Guatemala on June 14 at Commanders Field in Washington, DC. This would be the final match before the 2024 Copa America in the United States.

Teams for 2024 Copa America expanded to 26 players

The number of players for the 2024 Copa America has been expanded to 26 per team.

It was announced by CONMEBOL on Thursday that teams will be able to bring in 26 players and not the traditional 23 for the Copa America in the United States. The 2021 Copa America was expanded up to 28 players.

Argentina will play the opening match of the 2024 Copa America on June 20 against Canada in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes-Benz stadium. Their second match will be on June 25 at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey against Chile and their last group stage match on June 29 against Chile at the Hrad Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.